Large wall surfaces are one of the trickiest things to light well. Flood them with direct light and you get hot spots and glare; leave them alone and the room loses depth and warmth. The challenge is finding a fixture that contributes both atmosphere and architecture — without becoming a technical headache.
For decorative wall lights like this, the key questions are usually about light quality and placement. Integrated LED means no lamp-sourcing guesswork — the light source is built in and optimised for the fixture. Backlighting diffusion, where the source sits behind the panel rather than facing outward, scatters light softly across the wall surface and eliminates direct glare. IP20 rating confirms this fixture is designed for dry interior environments — suitable for living rooms, hallways, bedrooms, and feature wall installations, but not for bathrooms or covered outdoor areas.
The A-Emotional Light Planum Small Wall Light is a decorative wall sconce designed by Spanish designer Arturo Ãlvarez. The handcrafted stainless steel mesh panel is shaped with subtle tactile reliefs that catch and distribute integrated LED light uniformly — creating what the designer describes as "skies of light" across architectural surfaces. The backlighting technique hides the source entirely, producing a halo effect that highlights both the silhouette and the three-dimensional surface texture of the fixture.
The Planum Small has a slim, vertical rectangular profile with an undulating ridge surface that reads as sculptural even when unlit — giving the wall presence by day and atmosphere by night. It is available in Grey or White, allowing it to complement or contrast with the wall surface as required by the scheme.
The fixture carries an IP20 rating, appropriate for dry interior locations. As an integrated LED design, no external lamp is required. Installation and driver requirements should be confirmed at specification stage — our team can advise on compatibility with your existing control setup and dimming infrastructure if needed.
At Lightsource Studio, we work with designers, architects, and self-builders to make sure decorative selections like the Planum Small land correctly in the real world — right placement, right control specification, right finish. Whether you are value-engineering a full scheme or specifying a single statement piece, we will help you get from intent to installation without surprises.
